Serious
Mya Lyrics


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Serious, so serious, so serious, so serious
When to do, where to go
....
Work, work, work
So ladies
Put your hands up
touch the floor
do your thing
if you're tryna get more

So, you want it
I gotta take whatever boy
Just name it
I'm on it, stay on it fo sho
Ain't nothin, I handle it
So what you waitin for
Get you seat belt, I'm ready

So, I'm ready, I'm so into you, baby
Now you got me workin for you, baby
Oh, you know I'm giving you things that you want
I'm giving to you just like you wanna tell me


When to do, where to go
....
Work, work, work
So ladies
Put your hands up
touch the floor
do your thing
if you're tryna get more

So, you try it
I'm gonna take up all your time
...big tippin
...you're mine
Ain't nothin, I ain't frightened
Doin ...
Can't deny, boy I see it in your eyes
So I been waitin, waitin on you baby
Uh, I'm gonna give you whatever you want baby




So you can stay with me as long as you want
Baby I'll give it just like you wanna tell me

Overall Meaning

The chorus of this song, 'Serious', is a repetition of the word 'serious' four times. This repetition adds to the theme of the song, which is about a woman who is serious and focused on achieving her goals. The first verse of the song talks about her ambition, where she is deciding what to do and where to go in order to achieve her goals. She is willing to work hard and put in the effort needed to succeed. The second verse talks about how she is willing to do whatever it takes to please her partner, as she is dedicated to making their relationship work.


Line by Line Meaning

Serious, so serious, so serious, so serious
The singer is emphasizing how serious the situation or topic is that is being discussed.


When to do, where to go
Decision-making is a concern in the singer's mind as they are trying to find the right time and place to do something.


...Work, work, work
The singer is stressing about putting in the necessary effort towards something.


So ladies
The artist is addressing a female audience.


Put your hands up
The artist is encouraging the listeners to physically engage and participate in the song.


touch the floor
The singer is telling the listeners to dance and move in a certain way.


do your thing
The singer is encouraging the listeners to be themselves and express themselves in their own way.


if you're tryna get more
The artist is implying that if the listeners follow these steps, they may gain something beneficial.


So, you want it
The artist is acknowledging that the person they are addressing has a strong desire for something.


I gotta take whatever boy
The artist is willing to go to great lengths to please the person they are addressing.


Just name it
The singer is telling the person they are addressing to make their request or desire known.


I'm on it, stay on it fo sho
The artist is assuring the person they are addressing that they are fully committed and will follow through with their request.


Ain't nothin, I handle it
The singer is confident in their ability to take care of the task at hand.


So what you waitin for
The singer is urging the person they are addressing to act or make a decision without hesitation.


Get you seat belt, I'm ready
The singer is ready to take control and lead the way towards the desired outcome.


So, I'm ready, I'm so into you, baby
The artist is expressing their strong attraction towards the person they are addressing.


Now you got me workin for you, baby
The artist is implying that they are putting in a lot of effort towards pleasing the person they are addressing.


Oh, you know I'm giving you things that you want
The singer is confident that they are providing the person they are addressing with what they desire.


I'm giving to you just like you wanna tell me
The singer is willing to cater to the person they are addressing and provide them with exactly what they ask for.


So, you try it
The artist is giving the person they are addressing a chance to prove themselves in some way.


I'm gonna take up all your time
The artist is hinting that they want to spend a lot of time with the person they are addressing.


...big tippin
It is unclear what the artist means by this line, as lyrics are missing.


...you're mine
The singer is making it clear that they have a hold on the person they are addressing.


Ain't nothin, I ain't frightened
The artist is conveying their confidence and fearlessness in any situation.


Doin ...
It is unclear what the singer is referring to in this line, as lyrics are missing.


Can't deny, boy I see it in your eyes
The singer is able to read the expression and emotions of the person they are addressing and knows what they want.


So I been waitin, waitin on you baby
The singer has been anticipating and eagerly waiting for the person they are addressing.


Uh, I'm gonna give you whatever you want baby
The artist is once again reassuring the person they are addressing that they are willing to provide them with whatever they desire.


So you can stay with me as long as you want
The artist is giving the person they are addressing permission to stay with them for as long as desired.


Baby I'll give it just like you wanna tell me
The singer is repeating their willingness to cater to the person they are addressing and give them exactly what they desire.




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